Join NAMI North Support Group for Year End Meeting

NAMI Southwestern Pennsylvania offers 25 support groups throughout the 10-county region. One of those groups, NAMI Pittsburgh North, meets at our office on McKnight Road in the North Hills. They invite new members to join them for a year-end support group meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m.

This is a support group for any family member or friend of a loved one living with mental illness. Nothing can replace the support of peers who understand what you are going through. Join the North Hills group for its last meeting of the year, and also a celebration of the holidays. Existing members are encouraged to bring a refreshment.

NAMI Pittsburgh North

December Support Group Meeting

Wednesday, Dec. 5

7 o'clock

105 Braunlich Drive

Pittsburgh 15237

2nd Floor

 

For a full list of support groups in our region, click here.

NAMI on WQED Tonight

Experience Rose's Garden: Surviving My Mother's Mental Illness

Monday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. on WQED's Experience
or www.wqed.org/Experience

Before the Steelers play tonight on Monday Night Football, tune into WQED at 7:30 p.m. to see NAMI Southwestern PA featured on a brand new documentary about mental illness.

Experience Rose's Garden: Surviving My Mother's Mental Illness
Rose Clancy plants gardens in urban areas that could use green space. Her work brings beauty to the neighborhoods, but it also brings healing to Rose. She was raised by a mother who had a severe mental illness, and now Rose's gardens are helping her cope with memories of a troubled childhood, while raising awareness of an issue that impacts millions. This documentary focuses on how mental illness affects not only the person with the illness, but everyone in the family. It includes a visit to NAMI's Family-to-Family class in Pittsburgh. Contributing producer/reporter Beth Dolinar brings viewers a compelling 30 minute documentary as part of WQED's Experience series.

Dirt Monster Trail Race for OCD

6th Annual Dirt Monster 5 Mile Trail Race/1 Mile Walk

Sunday, Nov. 4 at 9:30 a.m. in North Park, Grant Pavilion
Benefits the Obsessive Compulsive Foundation of Western Pennsylvania

This five mile cross country trail race and one mile walk in North Park starts and ends near the Grant Pavilion on Wildwood Rd. near the intersection of Babcock Blvd. The challenging full race course winds its way along dirt roads and unpaved trails. The one mile trail walk follows the rolling first section of the race course. FOR EVERYONE’S SAFETY, NO DOGS, STROLLERS OR HEADPHONES ARE ALLOWED ON THE FULL 5 MILE RACECOURSE. 

Awards- Cash Awards will be given to the top three Open Male and Female finishers. Merchandise Awards will be given to the top three Masters Male and Female finishers. Prizes will also be given in age categories: Under 18, 30-39, 40-49, 18-29, 50-59, 60 and up. 

Entry Fees- $20 Day of event, $5 per team (individual entry fees also required).  For more information email inquiries to info@ocfwpa.org. Race Day Registration/Packet Pick Up at the Grant Pavilion Sunday, Nov 4 from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.

 

The Obsessive Compulsive Foundation is a not for profit organization dedicated to securing effective treatment for people with OCD. This organization supports research into the causes and treatment of OCD, education about OCD as well as patient support and informational services. The OC Foundation of Western PA is an affiliate of this group which aims to bring these programs and services to our local area.